Archive for June, 2008

Larrazabal leads French Open entering final round

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Spanish qualifier Pablo Larrazabal shot a 4-under-par 67 Saturday and held a three-stroke lead after three rounds of the French Open.

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After missing cut at Open, Wie may need Q-school

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

One week after her best finish on the LPGA Tour in two years, Michelle Wie has another weekend off — and the possibility of needing to qualify to play on the LPGA Tour next year.

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New Golf Lesson: How to play from the deep Rough

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Get some great tips from Bobby Eldrige on how to play from deep rough.

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New Golf Lesson: How to play a downhill lie

Friday, June 27th, 2008

The dreaded downhill lie is arguable one of the most difficult shots in golf. Read this tip on how to play this correctly.

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Lynn, Larrazabal share 2-shot lead at French Open

Friday, June 27th, 2008

David Lynn shot a 6-under 65, making a birdie with a bunker shot on the last hole, to share a two-stroke lead Friday after the second round of the French Open.

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Roberts takes one-stroke lead at Commerce Bank

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Loren Roberts made a 45-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to cap a 6-under 65 that gave him a one-stroke lead over two golfers with a special relationship after Friday’s opening round of the Commerce Bank Championship.

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Pavin, Van Pelt, Hart share lead at Buick Open

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

After pushing Tiger Woods for five-plus rounds at the U.S. Open and doing countless interviews, Rocco Mediate didn’t have much left Thursday in the first round of the Buick Open.

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Rocco’s return leaves him well back at Buick Open

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

With fans — and a plane — showing their affection, U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate didn’t change one bit. Even though his 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open left him well off the lead, the 45-year-old was still his usual jovial self on the golf course, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.

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Sebonack chosen to host ‘13 U.S. Women’s Open

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

The 2013 U.S. Women’s Open will be played at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., the USGA said.

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Buick Open gives golf a glimpse into a Tiger-less future

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

This week’s Buick Open was supposed to have Tiger Woods in the field but won’t now due to his knee surgery. His absence opens up a small window into what life, and golf, will look like someday when Tiger decides to call it quits, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.

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